Newark to Liberia (EWR–LIR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AC4275
AC Air Canada
B39M
7:18 AM
EDT TC
11:44 AM
CST
5h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1876
UA United
7M9
7:34 AM
EDT TC
11:00 AM
CST
5h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1446
UA United
7M9
4:56 PM
CST
11:47 PM
EDT
4h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4274
AC Air Canada
B39M
5:15 PM
CST
11:17 PM+1
EDT
5h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Newark to Liberia
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 2,192 mi 5h 26m nonstop -2h behind 35 1-stop hubs

EWR–LIR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,192 miles in approximately 5h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EWR–LIR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 B39M 5h26 0% Star Alliance
UA United Airlines 7 7M9 5h26 0% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
B39MAC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EWR to LIR direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to LIR.
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One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,673
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
EWR → LIR
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Return
LIR → EWR
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays →

Other ways to reach Liberia from Newark

Nearby airports with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.
Metric EWR→LIR TEB→LIR JFK→LIR
Distance from EWR 13 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 2
Weekly flights 14 1 9
Flight time 5h 26m 2h 29m 5h 22m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Liberia is 2 hours behind Newark.
EWR: EDT · LIR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 4:00 PM in Liberia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,192 mi / 3,528 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 26m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for stays up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required and airlines will check before boarding. Proof of funds (USD 100 per month of stay) may be requested at immigration.

Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

EWR–LIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Liberia route.
Route details
Distance2,192 mi / 3,528 km
Flight time5h 26m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: LIR
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to LIR flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport take approximately 5h 26m. The route covers 2,192 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from EWR to LIR. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APF, BED, RDU, BWI, DAL, AUS, BZE, HOU, SJU, SXM, SLC, MCI, BZN, LAS, SJO, YVR, YYC, IAH, JFK, FLL, ATL, DTW, YYZ, MIA, YOW, BOS, LAX, MSP, ORD, YUL, CLT, DFW, DEN, SFO and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Liberia is 2 hours behind Newark.
Yes, return flights from LIR to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, JFK and HPN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from EWR to LIR

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

EWR to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to LIR ranges from 5 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,192 miles (3,528 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via APF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (JFK) and White Plains (HPN).